⛪ Japan 5 Days Pilgrimage Tour: Fukuoka, Goto Islands & Nagasaki (via Tokyo)

Follow Japan’s hidden Christian heritage across Kyushu and the remote Goto Islands. This compact 5-day itinerary visits UNESCO-listed churches, serene beaches and powerful memorials, finishing with a short Tokyo highlights tour. Private transfers, English-speaking guide and comfortable hotels are included. 📍 Route: Tokyo (NRT) → Fukuoka → Goto Islands (Fukue/Shimo-Goto & Kami-Goto) → Nagasaki → Tokyo (HND) → Narita 🗓️ Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights 🗣️ Languages: English / Japanese 👥 Group Type: Private small group (6–20 pax recommended)

🌟 Tour Highlights

• Goto Islands: Dosaki Catholic Church, Kashiragashima Church, Tainoura & Oso Churches, Hiyamizu Church
• Nagasaki: Ōura Cathedral, Urakami Cathedral & Museum, 26 Martyrs Monument
• Beautiful coastlines: Takahama Beach, Kaizu Church area, Kusuhara Church
• Tokyo stop: Asakusa (Senso-ji & Nakamise) and Tokyo Skytree observation deck
• Private ferries/buses between islands and expert English-speaking guide

🛏️ Accommodation (or similar)

• Shimo-Goto (1 night): Goto Tsubaki Hotel or similar
• Kami-Goto / Nakadori (1 night): Yagatame or similar
• Nagasaki (1 night): Hotel New Nagasaki or similar
• Tokyo (1 night): APA Hotel Ryogoku or similar

🍽️ Meals

• According to program (B/L/D where indicated). Several lunches & dinners included on islands.

🚐 Transport

• Domestic flights Tokyo ⇄ Fukuoka included
• Chartered private buses and ferries on Goto Islands & Kyushu
• Private coach for Tokyo sightseeing and airport transfers

📅 Itinerary (Day by Day)

• Day 1 – Tokyo → Fukuoka → Goto (Fukue / Shimo-Goto): Morning domestic flight to Fukuoka and onward to Fukue Island. Visits: Dosaki Catholic Church, Takahama Beach, Kaizu Church, Kusuhara Church. Overnight: Goto Tsubaki Hotel (Shimo-Goto)
• Day 2 – Goto Islands (Kuga & Kami-Goto): Breakfast → walk to port and chartered boat to Kuga Island (Old Gorin Church, Ryo no Sago). Ferry to Narao port → Kami-Goto sightseeing by private bus: Kashiragashima Church, Tainoura Church, Oso Church, Hiyamizu Church. Overnight: Yagatame (Kami-Goto / Nakadori)
• Day 3 – Kami-Goto → Nagasaki: Transfer by boat & bus to Nagasaki. Full-day city tour: Ōura Catholic Cathedral, Urakami Cathedral & Museum, 26 Martyrs Museum & Monument. Overnight: Hotel New Nagasaki
• Day 4 – Nagasaki → Tokyo (HND): Breakfast & free time in the morning → airport bus to Nagasaki Airport → flight to Tokyo Haneda. Afternoon Tokyo tour by private coach: Asakusa (Senso-ji, Kaminarimon, Nakamise) and Tokyo Skytree (observation deck). Overnight: APA Hotel Ryogoku or similar
• Day 5 – Tokyo → Departure: Breakfast at hotel → private transfer to Narita Airport → flight home.

💰 Prices (JPY)

Party Size	10 PAX	15 PAX	20 PAX	SGL (Single Supp.)	FIT (starts from)
Per Person	¥310,000	¥280,000	¥260,000	¥43,000	¥560,000

*FIT prices are indicative; final price varies by dates, hotels and headcount.

✔️ Included

• 4 nights accommodation (twin/double)
• Domestic flights and all ground/sea transfers per itinerary
• English-speaking guide during sightseeing
• Admissions listed in the program

❌ Not Included

• International flights
• Meals not mentioned; drinks & personal expenses
• Optional activities/donations at churches
• Travel insurance & tips

ℹ️ Notes

• Church visiting hours and ferry schedules can affect order of visits.
• Modest dress code recommended for church entries.
• Luggage space on ferries is limited—use 20–23″ suitcases if possible.

Book now to discover Japan’s hidden Christian heritage across the Goto archipelago and historic Nagasaki.